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Gates XLH1

Professional High Definition Underwater Imaging

The Gates XLH1 Underwater Video Housing is Now Shipping. This housing is designed for the Canon XL H1. As with all Gates underwater housings, the XLH1 features mechanical controls and several options and accessories. A 2.5" external monitor (pictured here) is standard equipment on this housing. Marine Visions is currently accepting orders for this housing. EM253 External Monitor
Adjustable handlesThe Gates XL H1 features controls for many important camera functions including, On/Off, Record, Manual Focus, Manual Iris and White Balance Mode. All of the controls are mechanical and easily accessible as seen in this photo. This housing also comes standard with adjustable handles. This feature allows you to adjust the position of the handles to personal preference and comfort level. The 2.5" monitor can be mounted on the top of the housing or on one of the adjustable handles.
EM253 External MonitorEM253 External MonitorGates Underwater Housings are used around the world by professionals and hobbyists, the Gates XLH1 is sure to be an outstanding upgrade for anyone not wanting to settle for anything but the best.
This housing now has the option of HD/SDI out. This is an optional upgrade and comes with up to 100' of cable.
Gates PakGates Pak: With a purchase of any Gates Housing, at least one port and lights, you will also receive the Gates Pak Free. The Gates Pak includes a Pelican case (pre-packaged for easy access to all your components), spare o-ring kit, port polishing kit and Gates drying towel.

For those of you still looking for good information on the Canon XL H1 camcorder, here is a new site from Canon with a lot of detail.

Gates XLH1
Price: $7990.00 w/o port
Click here to purchase

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Controls (All Mechanical)
Power On/Off
Record/Standby
Photo
Zoom
Auto / Manual Focus
Internal "Flip" Color Correction Filter
Manual Focus
Manual Iris
Neutral Density Filter
White Balance Mode/Set

Dimensions
21.2" L x 10.2" H x 9" W ” (16” w/handles)
54 cm L x 26 cm H x 23 cm W (40 cm w/handles)

Warranty
2 Years Renewable
Optional Controls
none

Construction
Machined Aluminum, Type III ‘Hard’ Anodized finish. Stainless steel hardware.

Weight
25 lbs / 11.4 kg

Weight in Water - Slightly Negative

Depth Rating -350 feet / 107 meters

Batteries
Accepts all Canon batteries.

Gates XLH1 Options and Accessories
FP44 Flat Port FP44 Flat Port: $450.00
A simple flat element good for macro work with diopters. Element is field replaceable.
SWP44 Super Wide Angle Port SWP44: $4482.00
Fathom Imaging High Performance Port High Resolution, distortion-free 120 FOV with full zoom capability.
SP44 Standard Port SP44 Standard Port: $450.00
Optical acrylic dome is field replaceable. Can be used with third party wide angle adapters.
EM419 External Monitor4" External Monitor - $490.00(upgrade)
The Gates EM419 external monitor is available, as an upgrade, for the XLH1 housing.
Green Force Video Lighting Video Lighting Systems
Video lighting systems available from Green Force, Niterider and Underwater Kinetics.
<< Features Common to all Gates Underwater Video Housings

Gates Video Housings
Canon
XH A1/G1- Spec Sheet »  Price: $5745.00 Click here for rental details
Gates XH A1/G1 Camera Compatibility: Canon XH A1 and XH G1
Controls: Power (Auto/Tv/Av/M), Record/Standby, Zoom, Manual Focus, Internal ‘Flip’ Color Filter, Iris, Auto / Manual Focus, Exp Lock, Custom Key 2 / WB Set, Magnify / Peaking, Neutral Density Filter, Gain / WB Presets, Shutter, Custom Presets
Optional Controls: Flip-in Diopter
Cllick here for more details.
XL H1 - Spec sheet »  Price: $7990.00
Canon XLH1 Camera Compatibility: Canon XL H1
Controls: Power On/Off, Record/Standby, Photo, Zoom, Auto / Manual Focus, Internal "Flip" Color Correction, Filter, Manual Focus, Manual Iris, Neutral Density Filter, White Balance Mode/Set
Optional Controls: none
Click here for more details.
XL2 - Spec Sheet »  Price: $4050.00
Gates XL2 Underwater Video Housing Camera Compatibility: Canon XL2
Controls: Power On/Off, Record/Standby, Photo, Zoom, Auto / Manual Focus, External "Flip" Color Correction, Filter, Manual Focus, Manual Iris, Neutral Density Filter, White Balance Mode/Set.
Optional Controls: none
Click here for more details.
GL2/XM2/XV2 - Spec Sheet»  Price: $3360.00
Gates GL2 Underwater Video Housing Camera Compatibility: Canon GL2/XV2/XM2
Controls: Power On/Off, Record/Standby, Photo, Zoom, Auto / Manual Focus, Card/Tape, Internal "Flip" Color, Correction Filter, Manual Focus, Manual Exposure, Neutral Density Filter, Exposure, White Balance Mode / Set.
Optional Controls: none
Click here for more details

Panasonic
HVX200 - Spec Sheet »  Price: $6860.00 Click here for rental details
Gates HVX200 Underwater Video Housing Camera compatibility: Panasonic HVX200
Controls: Power On/Off, Record/Standby, Auto / Manual Focus, Iris, Internal "Flip" Color Correction Filter, Neutral Density Filter, Zoom, Focus Assist, Manual Focus, Gain / WB Presets, AWB (White Bal. Set)
Optional Controls: User 1 and User 2 presets, Scene File, P2/Tape
Click here for more details.

Red One
Deep Red - Coming in 2008 Click here to reserve yours.
Deep Red Camera Compatibility: Red One Cinema Camera
Controls: TBD
Gates Underwater Products is currently designing an underwater video housing for the Red One Cinema camera. As details are made available, we will post them here.

Sony
EX1 - Coming in June 2008
Gates EX1 Camera Compatibility: Sony PMW-EX1
Gates Underwater Products has announced a housing for the new Sony PMW-EX1. As details are made available, we will post them here. Want to be notified as soon as information is available? Send us an email at sales@marinevisions.com and we will add you to our mailing list.
FX7/V1U - Spec Sheet »  Price: $3990.00 Click here for rental details
Gates FX7 Camera Compatibility: Sony HDR-FX7 and HVR-V1U
Controls: Power, Record/ Standby, Zoom, Manual Focus, Exposure/Iris Button, Exposure Dial, Push Auto Focus, ND Filter, Expanded Focus / A/M Focus Buttons, Picture Profile / Status Check, Menu Button / White Balance Buttons, Shutter Speed / Gain Buttons, Sel / Push Execute Roller, Assign Buttons (#2 and 3), Color Correction Filter, Macro (optional diopter).
Click here for more details.
HC7/HC9- Spec Sheet »  Price: $2125.00
Gates HC7 Camera Compatibility: Sony HDR-HC5, HDR-HC5 and HDR-HC9
Controls: On/Off, Record, Standby, Zoom, Photo, Assign- Focus, Exposure, White Balance Shift, Internal Flip filter
Optional Controls: White Balance
Click here for more details.
FX1/Z1 - Spec Sheet »  Price: $3990.00
FX1/Z1 Camera Compatibility: Sony HDR-FX1 and HVR-Z1U
Controls: Power On/Off, Record/Standby, Zoom, Manual Focus, Auto / Manual Focus, Iris, Internal "Flip" Color Correction Filter, Neutral Density Filter, White Balance Mode/Set
Optional Controls: Gain / WB Presets, Shutter Speed, Expanded Focus
Click here for more details.
HC3 - Spec Sheet »  Price: $2125.00
Gates HC3 Underwater Video Housing Camera Compatibility: Sony HDR-HC3
Controls:On/Off, Record, Standby, Zoom, Photo, Assign- Focus, Exposure, White Balance Shift, Internal Flip filter
Optional Controls: White Balance
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PC1000 - Spec Sheet »  Price: $2095.00
Gates PC1000 Camera Compatibility: Sony DCR-PC1000
Controls:Power On/Off, Zoom, Exposure On/Off, Record/Standby, Internal "Flip" Filter, Photo, White Balance, A/M Focus, Exposure Adjust, Manual Focus
Optional Controls: Telemacro, Expanded Focus
Click here for more details.
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